What did you do to Your Tri-Glide Today?

[BKtrike]

That carbon fiber is sharp looking! :clapping:

Kevin

Thnx, I like the look! Be Safe BK

 

[BKtrike]

Nice upgrade to the dash

Thnx!

 

[trikeman]

:clapping::wave4:

 

[Fearless]

Today was the day I got ride old Shiney for the first time this year. Changed front brake pads and had to test them well had to go. Sure felt great ride safe Fred

 

[DK Custom Products]

Changed the slip-ons on the Tri today. Also did an oil change.

Still need to mount my new front tire and get it cleaned up before the Kerrville get together!

Kevin

 

[Fearless]

Today was install new front Master brake cover OEM was corroded on edges from brake fluid spills form previous owner's so upgrade to chrome... just sayin... also now time for spring cleaning looking to find a brush that I can clean all the cooling fins on cylinders and heads. Does anyone have a solution I've done it before I'm looking for a better way. :Shrug: All suggestions welcomed. Ride safe Fred

 

[Fearless]

Changed the slip-ons on the Tri today. Also did an oil change.

Still need to mount my new front tire and get it cleaned up before the Kerrville get together!

Kevin

OK what for a front tire is you procure for your ride Trike Tire. Front tire. Rear Tire. ???? I must have missed that discussion recently LOL Fred

 

[DK Custom Products]

OK what for a front tire is you procure for your ride Trike Tire. Front tire. Rear Tire. ???? I must have missed that discussion recently LOL Fred

Front Tire. I really like the Avon I ran last...but it is no longer available, having been replaced by an "updated" model. Unfortunately I have read of a lot of folks having problems with the new Avon (and a lot that did Not have problems.

I went with a Michelin Commander II, rear tire, reversed. I've run that before and was very happy with it.

Also, along the lines of tires...I have tried the Ride-on product to get a 2 in 1 benefit of balancing and sealing in case of a puncture. I have not had a good experience with it in the motorcycle tires I tried it in.

So will be using the proven dyna beads in this tire.

Kevin

 

[Fearless]

Front Tire. I really like the Avon I ran last...but it is no longer available, having been replaced by an "updated" model. Unfortunately I have read of a lot of folks having problems with the new Avon (and a lot that did Not have problems.

I went with a Michelin Commander II, rear tire, reversed. I've run that before and was very happy with it.

Also, along the lines of tires...I have tried the Ride-on product to get a 2 in 1 benefit of balancing and sealing in case of a puncture. I have not had a good experience with it in the motorcycle tires I tried it in.

So will be using the proven dyna beads in this tire.

Kevin

I am totally satisfied with our Commander II I have close to 18,000 miles on it now with 5/32nds. Remaining. Most likely get the summer out of it. I have heard thenew touring Commander III are not doing as well there vibration issues.

 

[DK Custom Products]

I am totally satisfied with our Commander II I have close to 18,000 miles on it now with 5/32nds. Remaining. Most likely get the summer out of it. I have heard thenew touring Commander III are not doing as well there vibration issues.

Yep, heard the same thing, so did not go with it, the same as avoiding the new Avon.

I know some folks are having good experience with the III and with the Avon. Just a gamble if I will be one of them.

So going with something that has few or no complaints that I have run before.

Kevin

 

[BKtrike]

Shined up with Tech 582, before dinner and evening ride.

 

[Fearless]

Yep, heard the same thing, so did not go with it, the same as avoiding the new Avon.

I know some folks are having good experience with the III and with the Avon. Just a gamble if I will be one of them.

So going with something that has few or no complaints that I have run before.

Kevin

if you change rear tires try a pair of 205X70R 15's. It eliminated the high speed screaming out of 75mph lowered rpm's very nicely. And still have bottom end torque. It worked for me and if not your small utility has new tires. Fred

 

[JTHazell]

Installed the DK Customs shift linkage heim joints. Feels a lot smoother.:clap:

 

[Jack Klarich]

Installed the DK Customs shift linkage heim joints. Feels a lot smoother.:clap:

That is one of the best mods you can do

Stock HD joints are just plain awful and can and do leave many stranded

Enjoy your new linkage:clapping:

 

[jcbrew]

It was 75 degrees, so took a 200 mile ride up and back on the River Road. Saw alot of bikes, and classic cars today.

 

[DK Custom Products]

if you change rear tires try a pair of 205X70R 15's. It eliminated the high speed screaming out of 75mph lowered rpm's very nicely. And still have bottom end torque. It worked for me and if not your small utility has new tires. Fred

Yeah, been following you on that. Definitely going to go that route when it comes time for new rears....even though I like the Comfortred tires, I would rather have the little bit higher gearing.

Kevin

 

[TonkaDriver]

Yeah, been following you on that. Definitely going to go that route when it comes time for new rears....even though I like the Comfortred tires, I would rather have the little bit higher gearing.

Kevin

Would this be compatible with Twin Cam engines or more suited to the M8 due to better lower end torque?

Kurt

 

[DK Custom Products]

Would this be compatible with Twin Cam engines or more suited to the M8 due to better lower end torque?

Kurt

Fred (Fearless) did it on his Twin Cam and is super happy with it.

If you regularly feel that you are geared to low, then I would consider it. If you ever feel you are geared to high, then this will just make it worse. (think 1st gear...do you have to work the clutch a lot...and in 6th, do you end up running out of power and have to downshift a lot)

Kevin

 

[Fearless]

Would this be compatible with Twin Cam engines or more suited to the M8 due to better lower end torque?

Kurt

Kurt my signature line tells what I've done to our trike.

Kurt our 09' had originally 32 tooth front pulley and 70 tooth rear. later and I think even now they have 30 tooth on front and 70 on the back. I had a stator repair done and when New Castle Harley had the primary off I had them install a thirty tooth on the front which I purchased from a friend and member here on trike talk.

The change was great at 8 years old my 6th gear was like new cause I never got to use before the pulley switch. However after a few years and wanting to run a few Interstate highways I found the top end seemed a little gear bound and the top end rpms. were higher than I liked, not to say I'm expert on this but I just didn't like the sound of the motor at 70+ mph for long periods of time. High rpms. make heat and heat effects oil and that effects engine parts see where I'm going with this. At 70 I was running close 30-3,200 possibly a little more hard to remember of the top of my head.

So I wanted to get somewhere in the middle of the rpm range, so either change front pulley to a 31 tooth and all the labor incurred cause the entire left side must be removed or go to a little higher tire for way less expense and I can have that done myself. So 202X70rX15 are now on. I got a great deal on a pair figuring if this didn't work out the utility trailer needed tire anyways. The speedo is 2mph slow at 55 (certified PSP) not enough to get you in trouble bottom end is still very nice no issues starting out like the 32 tooth pulley but the higher tires have seemed to removing the high rpm wall if you follow what I mean by that. My cruising temperatures are much lower, if I ever find my note book I logged all of this Air temp humidity time of day etc.

Bottom line I lower engine temps by dropping rpms in 6th gear cruising that alone makes it worth it, now if you want change front pulley or just go with 70 series tires tires give you a chance to see without spending 1,000 on parts and labor. Now if you run an M8 it should be a win win as well with the storied bottom end torque they are creating or so I've been told. Good luck ride safe:good: Fred

P.S.

Just to add the higher tire effected how the trike handled it really planted the front tire like never before, I could not believe it it was that good. But the downside was it nose dived like never before Junk spring and very little oil in them (never serviced I realized) I was trying to corner faster than before and my front forks were bottoming out so I upgraded to Pro Action touring works for me a little noisy but it really handles now.

 

[ROAD DOG]

Kurt my signature line tells what I've done to our trike.

Kurt our 09' had originally 32 tooth front pulley and 70 tooth rear. later and I think even now they have 30 tooth on front and 70 on the back. I had a stator repair done and when New Castle Harley had the primary off I had them install a thirty tooth on the front which I purchased from a friend and member here on trike talk. The change was great at 8 years old my 6th gear was like new cause I never got to use before the pulley switch. However after a few years and wanting to run a few Interstate highways I found the top end seemed a little gear bound and the top end rpms. were higher than I liked, not to say I'm expert on this but I just didn't like the sound of the motor at 70+ mph for long periods of time. High rpms. make heat and heat effects oil and that effects engine parts see where I'm going with this. At 70 I was running close 30-32,000 possibly a little more hard to remember of the top of my head. So I wanted to get somewhere in the middle of the rpm range, so either change front pulley to a 31 tooth and all the labor incurred cause the entire left side must be removed or go to a little higher tire for way less expense and I can have that done myself. So 202X70rX15 are now on. I got a great deal on a pair figuring if this didn't work out the utility trailer needed tire anyways. The speedo is 2mph slow at 55 (certified PSP) not enough to get you in trouble bottom end is still very nice no issues starting out like the 32 tooth pulley but the higher tires have seemed to removing the high rpm wall if you follow what I mean by that. My cruising temperatures are much lower, if I ever find my note book I logged all of this Air temp humidity time of day etc. Bottom line I lower engine temps by dropping rpms in 6th gear cruising that alone makes it worth it, now if you want change front pulley or just go with 70 series tires tires give you a chance to see without spending 1,000 on parts and labor. Now if you run an M8 it should be a win win as well with the storied bottom end torque they are creating or so I've been told. Good luck ride safe:good: Fred

P.S.

Just to add the higher tire effected how the trike handled it really planted the front tire like never before, I could not believe it it was that good. But the downside was it nose dived like never before Junk spring and very little oil in them (never serviced I realized) I was trying to corner faster than before and my front forks were bottoming out so I upgraded to Pro Action touring works for me a little noisy but it really handles now.

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How about 215/70/15 ????

 

[Fearless]

How about 215/70/15 ????

Not sure there is not a lot of extra room for a wider tire. Other than looks there is no need, my concern now is weight verses tire size and I believe it is at the edge now. Just not enough machine for good traction on wet surfaces my opinion. Travel safe Fred

 

[dartref]

Added Smart Siren II

Added the Smart Siren II and pager this weekend. Played with it a bit. I'm aware the battery on the pager must be changed regularly (monthly or so). I primarily got it for use when traveling and staying in sometimes less than respectable motels. Also for use when away from it at Bike Week events.

 

[DK Custom Products]

Front Tire. I really like the Avon I ran last...but it is no longer available, having been replaced by an "updated" model. Unfortunately I have read of a lot of folks having problems with the new Avon (and a lot that did Not have problems.

I went with a Michelin Commander II, rear tire, reversed. I've run that before and was very happy with it.

Also, along the lines of tires...I have tried the Ride-on product to get a 2 in 1 benefit of balancing and sealing in case of a puncture. I have not had a good experience with it in the motorcycle tires I tried it in.

So will be using the proven dyna beads in this tire.

Kevin

Correction to my previous post above-

Well, last night I unwrapped the tire to get it ready for Mary to take this morning. It is an American Elite. Part # 4513-1089.

I asked Devin to get an American Elite or a Commander II. I thought for sure he told me he got a Commander II. But that is not what I have.

So it looks like I will be running the American Elite (rear tire reversed) for the next 15-20K miles.

Kevin

 

[ultrafxr]

Correction to my previous post above-

Well, last night I unwrapped the tire to get it ready for Mary to take this morning. It is an American Elite. Part # 4513-1089.

I asked Devin to get an American Elite or a Commander II. I thought for sure he told me he got a Commander II. But that is not what I have.

So it looks like I will be running the American Elite (rear tire reversed) for the next 15-20K miles.

Kevin

As Gomer Pyle would say, 'surprise, surprise!' Looking forward to your report on this tire.

 

[ultrafxr]

Kurt my signature line tells what I've done to our trike.

Kurt our 09' had originally 32 tooth front pulley and 70 tooth rear. later and I think even now they have 30 tooth on front and 70 on the back. I had a stator repair done and when New Castle Harley had the primary off I had them install a thirty tooth on the front which I purchased from a friend and member here on trike talk. The change was great at 8 years old my 6th gear was like new cause I never got to use before the pulley switch. However after a few years and wanting to run a few Interstate highways I found the top end seemed a little gear bound and the top end rpms. were higher than I liked, not to say I'm expert on this but I just didn't like the sound of the motor at 70+ mph for long periods of time. High rpms. make heat and heat effects oil and that effects engine parts see where I'm going with this. At 70 I was running close 30-32,000 possibly a little more hard to remember of the top of my head. So I wanted to get somewhere in the middle of the rpm range, so either change front pulley to a 31 tooth and all the labor incurred cause the entire left side must be removed or go to a little higher tire for way less expense and I can have that done myself. So 202X70rX15 are now on. I got a great deal on a pair figuring if this didn't work out the utility trailer needed tire anyways. The speedo is 2mph slow at 55 (certified PSP) not enough to get you in trouble bottom end is still very nice no issues starting out like the 32 tooth pulley but the higher tires have seemed to removing the high rpm wall if you follow what I mean by that. My cruising temperatures are much lower, if I ever find my note book I logged all of this Air temp humidity time of day etc. Bottom line I lower engine temps by dropping rpms in 6th gear cruising that alone makes it worth it, now if you want change front pulley or just go with 70 series tires tires give you a chance to see without spending 1,000 on parts and labor. Now if you run an M8 it should be a win win as well with the storied bottom end torque they are creating or so I've been told. Good luck ride safe:good: Fred

P.S.

Just to add the higher tire effected how the trike handled it really planted the front tire like never before, I could not believe it it was that good. But the downside was it nose dived like never before Junk spring and very little oil in them (never serviced I realized) I was trying to corner faster than before and my front forks were bottoming out so I upgraded to Pro Action touring works for me a little noisy but it really handles now.

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Fred you got me to wondering when H-D changed the trans sprocket and a little research confirmed it was in 2011 that they went to the 30 tooth sprocket. So the 2009s and 2010s had the 32 tooth and the TGs have always had the 70 tooth rear sprocket.

I agree that with the 30t sprocket the motor is a tad 'busy' at interstate speeds. But then again I do try to avoid that but of course it is not always possible. I'm interested to try the 70 series tire but what with a new TG don't want to spend the bucks to replace brand new tires. Oh well guess I'll just ride 'til I wear 'em out, lol.

 

[DOKK]

Fred, I hope those Goodlucks I mean Goodyears last you awhile. I'll never run them on anything again after having 2 vehicles with GY on them break belts within a year. I only run firestones on my truck now and will probably stick with Michelins on the Trike.

 

[Fearless]

Fred, I hope those Goodlucks I mean Goodyears last you awhile. I'll never run them on anything again after having 2 vehicles with GY on them break belts within a year. I only run firestones on my truck now and will probably stick with Michelins on the Trike.

Thank you for the information if these go south on me I'll most likely replace with BFG'S. I only have 100 buck's in these Goodyear's just an experiment I may swap them for others at the first sign of issues thank you. Ride safe Fred

 

[Zammy]

We got another 110 miles on the new trike, next time out we'll hit 500 break-in miles. Also ordered a few things from DK for the trike, tourpak relocation, extended shift peg and rider floorboard extenders.

 

[rhino 2]

Filled the tank with gas......Did two food/lunch deliveries To the zoom school grandkids..

And took a ride to the hardware store to get a spark plug and fuel filter for my log splitter.....All told did about 70 miles today....

 

[Fearless]

Just add today I rode the trike to the office. At 60mph I was at 2,500 rpms in sixth gear. To much traffic could not get to 70mph. Just a good place to start the power curve for a Twin cam believe. Travel safe Fred